Job Description
The Opportunity
- IHS Towers is expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team in Nigeria as Specialist, Payroll & Data Analytics.
- The Specialist, Payroll & Data Analytics will ensure effective, efficient and accurate management of employee data, payroll, and benefits for nationals and expats in line with statutory requirements and corporate standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Manager, Compensation & Benefits to understand the company’s compensation and benefits strategy and assist in implementation and execution of the strategy.
- Support payroll management activities.
- Provide inputs in design of the company’s pay and benefits system.
- Study compensation survey reports, monitor government regulations, and analyze compensation policies to provide inputs towards developing and implementing the company’s competitive compensation & benefits plan.
- Negotiate offers with candidates selected for roles through the company’s recruitment and selection process.
- Ensure ongoing alignment of pay ranges to the company’s grade structure and titling conventions.
- Ensure data is entered and processed accurately throughout the month per year to meet agreed deadlines for key milestones, such as monthly pay runs and year-end accounts, including all starters, leavers, and changes and deductions for both payroll and pension schemes.
- Ensure timely and accurate payments are made for staff salaries and allowances as earned per period (monthly, annually).
- Serve as the first point of contact for payroll inquiries and deal promptly with payroll-related issues/ concerns.
- Administer benefits, including claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
- Focus on maintaining a positive relationship between the company and assigned vendors.
- Review all payroll related invoices from vendors for accuracy.
- Deploy, analyze and report employee benefit plan surveys as approved.
- Ensure timely updates of employee records and file employee information safely across both physical and electronic archives.
- Provide support to HRBPs on resolution of administrative/ transactional issues.
- Provide support in preparation of some statutory remittance schedules and send to relevant stakeholders.
- Manage the HR/ People modules of the company’s D365 platform, including configuration updates and integration updates.
- Ensure maintenance of quality, consistency and integrity of HR data across all systems.
- Partner with IT to fit HR technology solutions within overall corporate infrastructure.
- Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies and constraints associated with HRIS projects, escalating where appropriate.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager, Compensation & Benefits.
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Mathematics, Statistics or any relevant numeric discipline
- Professional certifications from relevant bodies, e.g. CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM, WorldatWork, etc, will be an asset.
- 5+ years’ relevant work experience.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian labour and personal income tax laws.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration & Teamwork.
Functional Competencies:
- Business Process Improvement
- D365 ERP
- IT Appreciation & Application
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- HR Policies & Procedures
- Payroll & Rewards Management
- Compensation & Benefits Administration.
Organizational Competencies:
- Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
- Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
- Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
- Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.